touch

US /tʌtʃ/

UK /tʌtʃ/

A1

verb

  • To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
  • To be next to each other with no space between
  • To get involved with (used in negative)
  • To feel an object with your fingers, etc.

noun

  • Certain way of doing that makes something special
  • A small amount of something
  • Feeling of a surface

Examples

Are you still in touch with your friends from college?

Her speech brought a welcome touch of humour to the evening.